I ran across this just now in "Of Shadow and Sea" by Will Wight.
"‘Intent’ is what we call the power of focused will that all humans possess. If you use an object, you invest that object with your Intent. This, in turn, makes your tool more effective. We have recognized these effects since ancient times, but only now are we learning to turn these principles to our own ends."
I have to wonder what other gems this story holds. The quote made me think of all of you, so I'm sharing. This author has written extensively about the uses of mana as well, but in a fictionalized format.
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